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Finance Ministry to release ESG investment promotional package
The Finance Ministry is preparing to release an incentives package to support environment, social, governance (ESG) related investments. The package, which is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2024, will include tax deductions for investments in such projects.According to the Finance Ministry’s ...
The Nation Reporter
Economic problems biggest burden in 2023: poll
Most people felt frustrated by economic problems in 2023 although in general they were fairly happy with the year, according to the results of a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll. The poll was conducted on Dec 12-20 by telephone interviews ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
ThaiHealth issues warnings on fine dust pollution, food security in latest report
The Thai Health Promotion Foundation identified seven critical trends demanding immediate attention for the country’s well-being in its ThaiHealth Watch 2024 report.The concerns identified in the report include multi-generational family conflicts, the impact of unhealthy snacks, online gambling, hazardous homemade alcohol, ease of drug accessibility, ...
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Higher govt spending, export rebound expected to boost Thai GDP growth
Increasing government spending, higher public consumption as well as private investment could boost Thailand’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024 to 2.7 to 3.7 per cent, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said on Friday.NESDC secretary-general Danucha Pichayanan said the council expected ...
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Equal marriage bill expected to come into effect next year
The equal marriage bill is expected to come into effect next year, the president of the Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand, Kittinun Daramadhaj, said.His remarks came after drafts of a series of four bills that address issues of gender and propose marriage equality passed the ...
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Need for digital skills transforms job market, as job seekers prioritise quality
As the economy gradually recovers in the wake of the pandemic, job seekers’ pursuit of employment goes beyond just a steady income.Duangporn Phrom-on, managing director of Jobs DB (Thailand) Recruitment Company, shared insights from the Global Talent Survey, which specifically explored the Southeast Asian job ...
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BOI approves 'green' investment projects, PM2.5 projects
The Board of Investment’s (BOI) board of directors have approved measures to promote investment to address the issue of PM2.5 particulate pollution, according to the organisation’s secretary-general, Narit Therdsteerasukdi.The measures involve expanding the scope of support through investment promotion measures for community and social development. ...
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National strategy must be flexible, up-to-date, says Srettha
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he believes the national strategy should be updated regularly to effectively respond to the rapidly changing global landscape, rather than adhering to a 20-year plan.Srettha expressed his viewpoint at the second meeting of the National Strategy Committee at Government House ...
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Thailand to increase minimum wage next year
Thailand is set to increase the minimum wage in next month as planned, and the government is also considering another wage hike in March 2024, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin affirmed on December 26.A wage committee, comprised of government, employers and employee representatives, had previously agreed ...
Thailand’s export increases for 4th month in a row
Thailand’s export rose for a fourth consecutive month in November on the back of a consistent recovery in key trading partner markets, according to the Commerce Ministry.Shipment in the month increased by 4.9% to 23.48 billion USD, while import expanded 10.1% to 25.88 billion USD, ...
